SAVE THE DATE: Putting Patients First 2024 takes place on November 13! This annual conference will advance learning communities to improve BC’s health system. Join us in Vancouver, BC, free of charge. #PPF24 Learn more: bit.ly/4bfAu2f

We’re tuning into a new episode of Medscape Psychiatry's InDiscussion podcast series: Roger S. McIntyre, MD, FRCPC talks about innovative approaches to BD treatment and centering patient needs when designing care. Take a look! medscape.com/viewarticle/99… #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #BipolarStrong

I so appreciated the opportunity to talk with Robert in our newest podcast episode - tell us what you think! International Bipolar Foundation NAMI DBSA DBSA MoodDisorders Canada Bipolar UK @DaymarkFdn HealthyPlace

Super interesting presentation on personality-targeted interventions for youth with substance use problems to open UBC Department of Psychiatry Research Day by Dr. Patricia Conrod Conrod Venture Lab 👏

SUBMISSIONS OPEN: Submit your work to Putting Patients First 2024! Share your projects on health system research and improvement with learning communities. Tell us how you engaged groups, from patients to policy makers. Deadline: August 11, 2024. #PPF24 bit.ly/3X8hJJO

Are you someone with lived recovery experience and want to help others move forward in their own recovery? Join DBSA's virtual Q&A session to learn more about becoming a peer specialist! 🤝✨ Date/Time: June 27th, 10 AM (PDT) Registration: dbsalliance.org/peer-specialis…

Check out Dr Thomas Richardson ‘s study! Open to anyone residing in the UK or Canada, with diagnosed BD who received psychological therapy in the past 5 years and is willing to attend a 1 hour online interview. Email [email protected] to sign up More details in the flyer below.

The new and enhanced version of the PolarUs app is now available for download on iOS! Learn evidence-based strategies to live well with bipolar disorder, track your quality of life and find motivation to thrive! Co-created with people living with BD 🤝✨ polarus.app

The amazing Leah Charles-King, Bipolar UK ambassador starts keynote about her #bipolar journey . It was a privilege to work with Leah for @JAAQOfficial on these interactive videos: feel free to share this resource and ask us a question! bipolaruk.org/jaaq #ISBD2024 #Bipolar

"I was given a packet of pills and left to navigate this terrifying new reality on my own" - powerful lived experience opening keynote at #ISBD2024 by Leah Charles-King Bipolar UK

#ISBD2024 attendees, this is the upcoming webinar Leah Charles-King is referring to in her keynote ISBD Bipolar UK @EMC_ISBD4 CREST.BD

What an amazing opening reception at #ISBD2024 last night - I was so busy having amazing conversations I forgot to tweet out my poster spot! If you missed it and would like to know more about the state of academic literature on peer support for bipolar disorder, reach out!

The early & mid-career #isbd2024 attendees came out in droves to network! Almost 90 people participated in our networking ‘bingo’ (kudos to Fabiano Gomes who filled the entire card!) On behalf of the @EMC_ISBD4 thank you for making this such a success! ✨

#ISBD2024 attendees and followers, #DYK that several leading ISBD members have recorded CREST.BD talkBD episodes? talkBD.live

Many of the pragmatic approaches to delivering Social Rhythm Therapy (SRT) being described by Dr. Holly Swartz at #ISBD2024 are further described in her recently published book. Some SRT workbook activities also available for free download...

Great to hear Erin Michalak presenting on active evaluation of PolarUs app for self-monitoring of QoL and symptoms in people with Bipolar disorder @EMC_ISBD4 ISBD #ISBD2024 Frank Iorfino Jake Crouse Bipolar UK The Mental Elf John Torous, MD MBI YOUTHe Sarah McKenna IEPA

Followed by Emma Morton on challenges with self-monitoring; most notably ongoing engagement (‘stickiness’); as highlighted by John Torous, MD MBI we made need to underpin with digital navigators and other supports to get substantive clinical and functional outcomes Erin Michalak

delighted to see this new #TalkBD podcast episode published, let us know what you think! International Bipolar Foundation Bipolar UK The Spectrum Centre Hope + Me HealthyPlace DBSA bphope for bipolar @EMC_ISBD4 ISBD Andrea Paquette

WORLD BIPOLAR DAY AMA HAPPENING NOW 🌍 Over the next 48 hours, the biggest #bipolar Q&A on the internet is taking place on Reddit for #worldbipolarday! 71 bipolar disorder experts from 13 countries are online now to answer your questions. Join us: talkBD.live/world-bipolar-…